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Simvastatin (Oral Route)
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Description
Simvastatin is used together with a proper diet to treat high cholesterol and triglyceride (fats) levels in the blood. This medicine may help prevent medical problems caused by clogged blood vessels such as heart attacks and strokes.
Simvastatin belongs to the group of medicines called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or "statins." It works to reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood by blocking an enzyme that is needed to make cholesterol.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
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